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Devon Riviera
& Cornish Gardens
DAY 1
Experience the most scenic of rail journeys
along Dawlish sea wall and over the world
famous Tamar Bridge to Cornwall. On arrival at
Bodmin Parkway we transfer to our hotel, the
Lanhydrock. (D)
DAY 2
Two great gardens in one day! We enjoy a
morning guided tour of the glorious Lost Gardens
of Heligan, including traditional Cornish cream
tea, before continuing to the Eden Project: an
unforgettable sensory journey of breathtaking
beauty as you step from steamy tropical rain
forest into Mediterranean-type climates of the
world. (B,T,D)
DAY 3
Today we take to the rails for a wonderful
journey of nostalgia on the Bodmin & Wenford
Steam Railway, before continuing to nearby
Camel Valley Vineyards. Cornwall’s largest
vineyard is in a lovely setting and its wines have
won a multitude of awards. On a guided tour
we learn about the growing season, how the
grapes are transformed into wine and finish with
a refreshing glass of their produce. (B,D)
DAY 4
Enjoy a day at leisure in Lanhydrock. Very close
to our hotel is the enchanting Lanhydrock House
DEPARTS
HOTELS
Monday 16 May 2016
Monday 15 August 2016
Re-live the halcyon days of the Riviera Express! Our train hugs the coast
for the great railway journey from Devon to Cornwall on this delightful
two-centre holiday, exploring at a most relaxing pace.
© Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company Relaxing River Dart Cruise
Looe Harbour
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
★ ★ The great Riviera coast rail journey
★ ★ Enjoy stunning scenery & seascapes
★ ★ Visit the amazing Eden Project
★ ★ Beautiful Lost Gardens of Heligan
★ ★ Charming Bodmin & Wenford Steam
Railway
★ ★ Lovely Cornish resort of Looe
★ ★ Explore the seaside havens of
Dartmouth & Torquay
★ ★ Trace Agatha Christie connections
★ ★ Take a spectacular coastal steam train
journey to Kingswear
★ ★ Idyllic River Dart cruise to Totnes
★ ★ Relax in a lovely Torquay hotel
overlooking the sea
Fares
From
£849
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DAYS
FARES
& Garden, whereas nearby Bodmin, the former
county town of Cornwall, is also an interesting
visit with its historic jail. (B,D)
DAY 5
Your luggage travels ahead whilst our train
journey takes us to the haven of Looe for
a sightseeing break; perhaps visit the 16th
century Old Guildhall museum describing the
town’s diverse history, relax on the wonderful
sandy beach, explore the harbour quay or stroll
the “banjo” pier as the River Looe meets the
sea. We continue by rail to Torquay, and the
lovely Headland Hotel. (B,D)
DAY 6
Relax and soak up the atmosphere of Torquay.
Enjoy free time in this classical English resort –
along with the fun and intrigue of the ‘Agatha
Christie Mile’. Take in ten landmarks around the
harbour and seafront - spotting the clues linked
to a character in Dame Agatha’s books! (B,D)
DAY 7
Experience the Sunday Times newspaper’s
“best day out in Britain”. By steam train along
the coast from Paignton to Kingswear, where
a short ferry crossing takes us to delightful
Dartmouth for a sightseeing break before a
glorious cruise up the River Dart to Totnes. (B,D)
DAY 8
After breakfast it is time to bid farewell to
Torquay and return by train to homeward
destinations. (B)
The Lanhydrock Hotel
Located in the the countryside just outside
of Bodmin, close to Lanhydrock House &
Gardens, the Lanhydrock Hotel overlooks one
of Cornwall’s finest golf courses amidst an area
of parkland. Rooms are well-equipped with tea/
coffee, bath and power shower, plus a view of
the course.
FARE REGION FIRST STANDARD RC
London: Paddington £970 £935 -£15
Greater London £999 £955 -£15
South of England £985 £945 -£15
East Anglia £1049 £980 -£20
South West £935 £910 -£5
Heart of England £980 £935 -£15
Midlands £1070 £960 -£20
Yorkshire £1125 £1000 -£25
North East £1165 £1020 -£30
North West £1090 £985 -£20
South Wales £1100 £940 -£10
North Wales £1099 £985 -£20
Scotland £1225 £1060 -£35
Join & Leave at Hotel £849
AUGUST Departure Supplement £20
Single Room Supplement £175
7 nights’ bed, breakfast & Table d’hôte evening meal,
1 tea
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station
to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions and admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
Hotel Porterage
Also included in your Tour Fare:
★ ★ Dinner every evening, plus 1 tea
★ ★ Rail travel & seat reservations from
your Home Station to Tour Base
(Standard or First Class)
★ ★ Rail & coach travel, with transfers as
described
★ ★ Hotel Porterage
The Headland Hotel, Torquay
This hotel sits majestically on Torquay’s
headland, set in two acres of magnificent
grounds with stunning views across Torbay.
Relax in the bar, Grand Lounge or the outdoor
heated pool. All bedrooms are en-suite with
free wifi, telephone, tv and tea/coffee facilities.